hold out for = continue asking for something better
examples:
- The workers are holding out for more money.
- The workers are holding out for higher wages.
- We are holding out for a raise.
- We are not selling the house. We decided to hold out for a better offer.
- People always hold out for better living conditions.
- The company has been holding out for a better price.
- The politicians are negotiating the deal. Each party is holding out for better terms in the deal.
